1985
Hyundai Excel
The Hyundai Excel was the fastest-selling first-year automobile in US history, selling 168,882 units in 1986. At $4,995, it brought Korean-built transportation to America for the first time and launched Hyundai as a global brand.
Economy Car
Technical Specifications
| Engine | 1.5L SOHC Inline-4 (G4AJ/EFI) |
| Displacement | 1,468 cc |
| Horsepower | 68 hp |
| Torque | 114 Nm |
| Transmission | 4-Speed Manual / 3-Speed Automatic |
| Drivetrain | FWD |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline |
| Fuel Economy | 7.5 L/100km |
| 0–60 mph | 13.5 sec |
| Top Speed | 155 km/h |
| Length | 4,100 mm |
| Width | 1,620 mm |
| Height | 1,390 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,340 mm |
| Curb Weight | 800 kg |
| MSRP Range | $4,995 (1986 US) |